I am about a 34C now, and could not be happier

I had 400cc Allergen textured cell teardrop implants placed back in 1999 when I was just 22. I just wanted them plumped back up after having 2 children. I was a 34D prior to having my first 2 kids. I am 5'2" and weighed about 115. Fast forward 20+ years and 2 more kids, my breast went from 34DD when implants were first placed to a 34G/F. I also gained about 20 pounds over the years. My shoulders and back were always tight and sore and I was uncomfortable. I started researching removal around 2019 and discovered that the implants had been recalled. At that point, I really wanted them out and was more than ready to be all-natural again. But covid hit and my removal journey was postponed. In April I got the covid vaccine and ended up having an adverse reaction. One that caused my left implant to tighten up, lift and change shape. I was seen by a doctor and had a mammogram, ultrasound, and then an MRI. There was fluid present around my implant. I was referred to a specialist at OSHU to test fluids to be sure it was not the BIA-ALCL linked to the textured cell implants. Luckily it was ruled out and my journey continued. The official diagnosis was an immune response to the vaccine, and I was cleared for removal. The change of shape and size resolved on its own prior to explant surgery. I had my implants removed and a capsulectomy on October 13th, 2021 at age 44. I had drain tubes for 7 days, and that was the worst part of explant. I only took ibuprofen for pain. I had pathology done from my capsules. The findings were cancer-free but weird. My left capsule measured 25 x 11 x 1 cm, my right 9 x 6.5 x 1 cm. The immunes response did a number on it I guess? My breasts are flatter and much smaller than when I had implants which was expected - but I love them! I did not get a lift. I am about a 34C now, and could not be happier. They are soft and normal again. My doctor, Allen Gabriel, was amazing. He was kind, compassionate, and very professional. All of my checkups have gone without a hitch, and Dr. Gabriel says the look of my breast will only improve with time. I was very nervous about surgery in general, what my breast would look like post-surgery, especially without new implants or a lift. I am writing this review to share my experience because it was other post on here that gave me insight on what to expect and really helped me make the best decision ever in getting rid of my implants. I did not take a bunch of pictures, sorry for that. I wish I did. I have posted here my pre-op photo and one from 3 weeks after.